The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of the 2000’s

October 23, 2023

Halloween costume trends in the 2000s were influenced by various pop culture references, including movies, TV shows, celebrities, and iconic characters. Here are some popular Halloween costumes from the 2000’s

  1. Harry Potter Characters: With the popularity of the Harry Potter films, characters like Harry, Hermione, and Ron became fun costume choices.
  2. Pirates: The “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise, starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, inspired a surge in pirate-themed costumes.
  3. Superheroes: The 2000s saw the release of several superhero movies, including Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers leading to an increase in superhero-themed costumes.
  4. Witches: Witch costumes are always a Halloween classic, but they were particularly popular in the 2000s due to shows like “Charmed” and movies like “Hocus Pocus.”
  5. Star Wars Characters: The “Star Wars” franchise continued to be a source of costume inspiration, especially with the release of the prequel & sequel trilogies and lots of shows on Disney+.
  6. Classic Horror Icons: Characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers remained popular choices for horror movie enthusiasts.
  7. Animated Movie Characters: Costumes based on characters from popular animated movies, like “Shrek,” “Finding Nemo,” and “The Incredibles,” were common choices, especially for children.
  8. Classic Video Game Characters: Icons like Mario and Luigi from the Super Mario franchise and characters from “The Legend of Zelda” series remained popular among video game enthusiasts.
  9. Goth and Emo Styles: The goth and emo subcultures influenced costume choices with dark and edgy attire, often characterized by dark makeup, black clothing, and unique hairstyles.  This was popular with our Junction Hobbies & Toy store manager Lindsay.
  10. Movie Monsters (Various Years): Classic monsters like zombies, werewolves, and mummies were once again perennial favorites for Halloween costumes.

What’s popular with your family and friends this year?